First off, I would have to say I'm here to explain the government's position as well as how the bill will operate in practice. The legal advice of the Department of Justice is given to the government as a whole.
Upon careful reading of the amendment, I see that the measure in question would be only one of the elements considered by the minister or by the decision-making authority. It would just be something to consider, not an obligation. It would be a simple part of the assessment.
The legislation very clearly applies to effects under federal jurisdiction. I will leave it at that.